Utah

Chemours Company (NYSE:CC) disclosed a strategic partnership with Energy Fuels Inc. (AMEX:UUUU) to bolster U.S. domestic supply chains for rare earth elements and critical minerals, addressing the growing market demand. Notably, Chemours extracts and processes heavy mineral sands from its mining...

In a bizarre incident this month, a Utah couple inadvertently shipped their pet cat in an Amazon return package. The feline, named Galena, was discovered safe in California six days later, having survived without food or water, according to Utah's KSL-TV.  Galena's owner...

A California-based startup, Lilac Solutions, is gearing up to commence a project that will extract lithium from the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Backed by Bill Gates, Mitsubishi, and others, the initiative is set to begin this summer and aims to address the growing demand for lithium, a crucial...

Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) has thrown his hat into the ring for the Senate seat left vacant by the retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). What Happened: Curtis officially announced his Senate bid to Salt Lake City’s KSL-TV on Tuesday, as reported by The Hill. Brent Hatch, son of the late Sen....

The state of Utah has taken legal action against ByteDance-owned TikTok, accusing it of facilitating an “addictive” environment detrimental to children and obfuscating its connection with its parent company. What Happened: Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection, or UDCP, has...

On the morning of August 9, a Utah man, identified as Craig Deleeuw Robertson, was fatally shot by the FBI during a raid following his alleged threats against President Joe Biden and other high-profile targets. What Happened: A Provo man, Robertson, was killed during an FBI raid after allegedly...

Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, tipped off the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about a man from Utah who made threats against President Joe Biden, reports CNBC. The man, Craig Deleeuw Robertson, was subsequently shot and killed by FBI agents during an arrest attempt...

On Wednesday, FBI special agents in Utah fatally shot a man, identified as Craig Robertson, while attempting to arrest him for alleged threats against President Joe Biden ahead of the president’s scheduled visit to the state. What Happened: FBI SWAT agents were in the process of arresting...

Pornhub has blocked Utah residents from accessing its site in a protest against a new law that mandates stricter age-verification measures. In an apparent protest against a new law that mandates stricter age-verification measures, Pornhub, one of the largest adult content websites on the...

Reed Hastings, who co-founded Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) along with Marc Randolph in 1997 and was at the helm of the streaming giant since 1998, stepped down in January this year. It now appears that he has moved on to his next assignment. What Happened: Hastings has now become the co-owner of the...

Social media app TikTok could be banned in the U.S. due to security threats seen by top policymakers. TikTok is also one of several social media apps facing concerns about usage from a young audience. What Happened: TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before members of Congress this week, sharing...

New Hampshire Residents Support Legal Cannabis, A Poll Shows According to a new poll, seven in ten New Hampshire residents support legalizing cannabis for recreational use. According to the Granite State Poll, "71% say they strongly (56%) or somewhat (15%) support such an action, 11...

The new law, “Anesthesia and sedation requirements – Unprofessional conduct – Whistleblower protection,” was effective as of May 4, 2022, but the implementing regulations have not been passed or implemented yet. As specialized attorney Ethan Minkin explains,...

Gov. Spencer Cox (R), Utah, signed a bill to create a task force to study the possible therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs, as well as possible legislation for their use, Marijuana Moment reported. The measure, first introduced by Rep. Brady Brammer (R) in January, cleared both chambers of...

The psychedelics reform movement had another victory on Thursday, with the Utah House of Representatives overwhelmingly passing a bill to set up a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs. The piece of legislation would also create...